Ryan Schimpf

Ryan Michael Schimpf (born April 11, 1988) is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Angels. He made his MLB debut in 2016 with the Padres and was named the National League's Rookie of the Month for July 2016.

High school and college Schimpf attended St. Paul's School in Covington, Louisiana, and Louisiana State University (LSU), where he played college baseball for the LSU Tigers. With LSU, Schimpf was a member of the 2009 College World Series champions.

Professional career Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays selected Schimpf in the fifth round (160th overall) of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. He was named a mid-season All-Star for Lansing. Schimpf began the 2011 season on the disabled list, not appearing in a minor league game until June 9. Schimpf began the 2016 season with the El Paso Chihuahuas of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League (PCL). In 98 games at the level with Buffalo over two seasons, Schimpf had hit .193 with 12 home runs and 28 RBI. However, Schimpf hit .355/.432/.729 with 15 home runs and 48 RBI in 51 games before his call-up, his slugging percentage and 1.160 on-base plus slugging leading the league at the time. He had earned Player of the Week honors in the PCL on June 5.

The Padres promoted Schimpf to the major leagues on June 14, 2016, making his debut that night against the Miami Marlins as a third baseman. Schimpf hit his first career home run on July 1 against the New York Yankees. On July 24, Schimpf set a Padres rookie record by slugging his ninth home run of the calendar month. He hit his record-breaking home run against Washington Nationals reliever Shawn Kelley to tie the game in the eighth inning, leading to a 10-6 Padres victory. Through July 27, his 9 home runs also lead the entire league for the month of July. Schimpf won the National League Rookie of the Month Award for July. On August 12, Schimpf hit his first career grand slam off of New York Mets starting pitcher Logan Verrett. Schimpf made 89 appearances for the Padres during his rookie campaign, batting .217/.336/.533 with 20 home runs and 51 RBI.

Schimpf made the Padres' Opening Day roster in 2017 as their starting third baseman. He played in 53 contests for San Diego, batting .158/.284/.424 with 14 home runs and 25 RBI.

Los Angeles Angels On December 12, 2017, the Padres traded Schimpf to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Deion Tansel. On March 3, 2018, the Rays designated Schimpf for assignment. Two days later, Tampa Bay traded Schimpf to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. On March 31, Schimpf was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for catcher Carlos Pérez. On April 7, the Angels called up Schimpf and he pinch-hit later that day. He was released by the Angels on May 22.

On March 29, 2019, Schimpf signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. However, he was released by the team without making an appearance on April 24.

Mexican Pacific League In 2014, Schimpf appeared in 26 games for the Venados de Mazatlán of the Mexican Pacific League.

On October 18, 2018, Schimpf signed with the Naranjeros de Hermosillo of the Mexican Pacific League. He was released on October 24, 2018, after failing to travel with the team for a series in Culiacán.

Personal life Schimpf and his wife, Felicia, have two children.